This course requires 2 options.
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.
Level 2 achievement standards that provide an entry into New Zealand Agricultural and Horticultural Industries.
12 credits from 3 internals and 8 credits from 2 externals.
- Tauranga Boys' College Kiwifruit block.
- Brand new greenhouse with artificial heating and lighting.
- All-day industry trips.
Photo: Deer farm visit.
Total of 20 credits
Photo: LIC Hamilton visit
Photo: Embryo flushing, ewe's.
If you have further questions about the subject, please email Mr Davie [email protected]
Photo: Tauranga Boys' College Kiwifruit block.
Photo: Kiwifruit orchard.
Course Overview
Term 1
2.7 Livestock behaviour & 2.10 Environmental impact. Proposed two nights overnight trip
Term 2
2.5 Livestock Reproductive & 2.2 Physical Factors
Term 3
2.6 Livestock Growth and Development.
Term 4
Examination revision
Prerequisites
Passing one agricultural and horticultural science external at level 1 if currently enrolled in AGH1.
Or, passing one science external from level 1 if not currently enrolled in AGH1.
Or, permission from TIC
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$100
Pathway
The horticulture and agriculture Industry needs talented people and is willing to pay for it.
The horticultural and agricultural Industry provides generous scholarships and higher education grants to support your ongoing training.
This course leads to level 2 or 3 certified courses or Level 3 Agriculture and Horticulture Science.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
* 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
* at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
Term: 3, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural, Farming, Horticulture, Forestry, Arboriculture, Viticulture., Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Beekeeper, Arborist, Biosecurity Officer, Farm Worker, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Crop Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Agricultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Agricultural Technician, Statistician, Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Health and Safety Adviser,